POLICE are appealing for information after a hit-and-run on the Coundon Gate roundabout on Monday afternoon.

A black Skoda Fabia was pulling off the roundabout, on the A689 towards Newton Aycliffe, at about 1.40pm when it was hit on the nearside by a blue Peugeot. The Peugeot driver failed to stop.

PC Gareth Hodgson said the Skoda sustained about £1,000 worth of damage.

"We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, and I would urge the Peugeot driver to make contact with us," he said.

PC Hodgson can be contacted at Newton Aycliffe police office via the non-emergency number 0845-6060-365. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800-555111.